Business And Bourbon with Ronnell Richards
By Business And Bourbon with Ronnell
Business And Bourbon with Ronnell RichardsAug 31, 2020
Introducing Voices Of Distilling
Here's a crossover of the inaugural episode of Voices Of Distilling hosted by Ronnell.
Subscribe to Voices Of Distilling on your favorite platform. Upcoming episodes will feature Distillers leading the top brands in the business. Learn their stories and secrets to success.
🎙️ Episode 101
🥃 Episode Overview:
Erik Owens joins Ronnell live from ADI’s 20th-anniversary conference in Las Vegas. Erik talks about his vision for the future of the industry and the role the ADI will play in the community. Erik talks about what you can expect from ADI in 2024 and makes a surprise announcement.
🎤 Today's Guest:
- Erik Owens
- President
- American Distilling Institute
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-owens-09013945/
💼 Presenting Sponsor:
Pinnacles Distillers Yeast from AB Biotek
We provide yeast products for the whiskey and spirits sectors and offer superior technical support and collaboration for effective customer solutions. We’re your partner in distilling.
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🥂 Thank you for tuning into "Voices of Distilling". Until next time, cheers to the spirits that bind us!
Sander Gets His Velvet Jacket
Sander Biehn is many things; a Father, Husband, Lover of Great Beer, Leader, Founder, Salesman, and now a newly minted member of the Business & Bourbon Velvet Jacket club as our first-ever returning guest. Many Founders try to work themselves away from the sales floor. As their companies grow, they get further away from selling their products and services. In this episode, Sander shares his journey from the sales floor to the corner office, then back to the sales floor, and the valuable entrepreneurship lessons he learned.
Crown, Coke & Country
Rick Duran’s approach to business and sales is much like his favorite drink simple, direct, and consistently on target. He’s not the type of Executive who puts himself above the people. In this episode, he shares some pre-internet wisdom that helped him form his philosophy on success that is not only timeless: it’s timely, given the latest advances in technology.
Did We Just Become Best Friends?
This one time at bible camp, Travis met Josh… What comes next is decades of friendship, brotherhood, and business. In this episode, Ronnell welcomes Travis Curnutte and Josh Schluep, of Volli Communications. Through ups and downs, they managed to build and grow their families and business together. This is a rare example of when being in business with your best friend works. After enjoying this episode, you’ll understand why and how you can model their success in your own relationships.
Connect with Travis
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thevolliman/
Connect with Josh
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-schluep-7b538b222/
Volli Communications
Thank you to our Partners
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Dougie, I want my name on that cup!
In this episode, Ronnell welcomes Tim Joos, COO of Warner Telecomm. Tim is a native Pittsburgher who loves sports and appreciates a good Primanti Bros sandwich. At the helm of Warner Telecomm, he’s led them through a successful business pivot and into disrupting the world of technology expense management with Warner’s innovative and successful approach to serving their customers and partners.
Connect with Tim
https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-joos-79096a1/
Warner Telecomm
https://www.warnertelecomm.com/
Thank you to our Partners
South Puget Sound Community College
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Swagga Like Roo
In this episode, Ronnell welcomes Reagan Roberts, Channel Chief of Silver Sky. Reagan is a heart-first leader who is unapologetic in commitment to her partners and her love for early 2000s Atlanta hip-hop. In this episode, you’ll see why she is such a beloved person who builds tremendous relationships in business. Reagan shares her journey of hiding from security guards in stairwells, perfecting accents for fun, and leading a cybersecurity channel sales organization.
Connect with Reagan
https://www.linkedin.com/in/reagan-roberts21/
Thank you to our Partners
South Puget Sound Community College
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Bananas For Business
In this episode, Ronnell welcomes Robert Bowling, CEO of TDM and Clarus Communications. Robert is a veteran Leader in the world of Technology sales. In this episode, he shares his love for the Savannah Bananas and the connection between his business philosophy. He’s shaking up the world of technology by bringing his Bannana-like approach to disrupting the world of technology sales. His mix of veteran wisdom, youthful ambition, and commitment to community is contagious.
Connect with Robert
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-bowling-4516308/
Thank you to our Partners
South Puget Sound Community College
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Gettin Swiftie With It
In this episode, Ronnell welcomes Jo Hauser, Channel Marketing Leader of LiveVox. Jo is one of the most innovative marketers in Channel Technology Sales and a new convert to the Swiftie Nation! This is one of the most inspirational stories we’ve told on Business & Bourbon about the power of relationships for business success and beyond.
Connect with Jo
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-jolynn-hauser-0a6a161/
Thank you to our Partners
South Puget Sound Community College
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Old Man Music
Terry shares his love for “Old Man Music,” some timeless advice for sales success, and a heartwarming story about the power of relationships in business.
Connect with Terry
www.linkedin.com/in/terrycorder/
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South Puget Sound Community College
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Season 4 Yay!!! Bonus Episode
Season 4 will be out soon. We'll be recording from new venues and bringing you the REAL TALK we're famous for. We'll introduce you to new leaders and bring you our in-person podcast in FULL VIDEO for the first time.
While you're waiting for Business & Bourbon, please check out and subscribe to Shut The Hell Up And Sell, the podcast hosted by Ronnell Richards, the President and Founder of Business & Bourbon. This podcast is based on his Best Selling book of the same name. Veteran Sales Leaders share their stories and simple advice for building and maintaining a successful sales career.
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Introducing Shut The Hell Up And Sell
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WTF is Crypto?
Everyone is talking about it, but few really know much about this revolution in finance. Is it safe, is it smart, WTF is it? I invited Greg Johnson, CEO of Rubicon Crypto, to answer all those questions and more. After listening to this episode, make sure to pop on over to www.businessandbourbon.live and join our community.
Greg Johnson- https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-c-johnson/
A Real Boss Does "The Opposite"
Jeff Perkins is the CEO of Park Mobile one of the fastest-growing tech companies in the country. His rise up the corporate ladder was anything but typical. In this episode, he shares how he balances his obligations, charted his path to the top, his love for "The Boss" and how a popular Seinfield episode changed his life.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffperkins1/
https://www.businessandbourbon.live/
SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE Live from D.C. with Rob Napoli
SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE Live from Raleigh with Eric Chanh
Live sit down with Panelist and Founder of Cloud Warriors, Eric Chanh. Nextiva https://www.nextiva.com All Nations https://allnationswhiskey.com
Eric Chanh - linkedin.com/in/eric-chanh-8425873
SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE Live from Raleigh with Richie
This special bonus episode is a sit down with our Master Taster, Richie Michaels live from B&B Raleigh Nextiva https://www.nextiva.com All Nations https://allnationswhiskey.com
Richie Michaels - https://www.linkedin.com/in/richiemichaels
SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE Live From B&B Live Atlanta
Live from our Atlanta Live event featuring our Chef Stephan C. Baity. What is B&B about? Who is the man behind the cuisine? You’ll learn that and more in this episode. Learn more at www.BusinessAndBourbon.live
Stephen C. Baity - linkedin.com/in/stephan-c-baity-b7636b39
New Jack Entrepreneur
The Pandemic has ushered in a new generation of Entrepreneurs, “New Jacks,” ready to chart their own destiny. Record numbers have taken the plunge. Jordan Mendoza is one of those Entrepreneurs. After nearly two decades at the same company, he has chosen to step out on faith and have the courage to fulfill his dreams. Why did he do it, how is he doing it and what challenges is he facing? That’s what we’re talking about in this episode. I hope you find it enlightening, inspiring and educational.
Jordan Mendoza - linkedin.com/in/jordanjmendoza
Selling Ads with The Notorious M.T.W.
She calls herself a branding fool but know this, she’s nobodies fool. Michelle Taylor-Willis is a dynamic force, blazing her trail in the world of media and advertising. This episode is wildly entertaining and must watch if you want to learn about marketing to small and medium business.
Michelle Taylor-Willis - linkedin.com/in/michelletaylorwillis
Pieces Of My Soul
How much do you invest into your client's success? Is a win for them a win for you? Are you helping them in ways others can't or won't? Edie is a Leader in the commercial real estate space. She has found tremendous fulfillment and business success in serving her clients. Her secret? She knows their needs better than they do and she is a master of her craft. In this episode, she shares some gold nuggets and advice for small businesses in need of commercial space in a post-pandemic world.
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I Love Lizzo
Sander is the CEO of a successful software company and... the most unexpected Lizzo Super Fan...lol. Sander's journey from long-time corporate employee to CEO is something so many can benefit from. In a year where record numbers of new businesses have started the advice and direction, he shared is priceless. In this episode, you'll learn how to set yourself up for success when starting a business and how Lizzo might be a major source of inspiration and motivation...lol.
Sander Biehn - linkedin.com/in/sander-biehn-socialselling
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Special Day Drinking Cross Over Episode
This crossover episode is from our Day Drinking Podcast. If you want to view the post you can click the link below.
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Back In The Bar
New Episodes are on deck, the first one drops next week.
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What Ted Says
Ted Jenkin is a world renowned Finance Expert who is a weekly contributor to CNN. This “Golden Boy” of finance stopped by to drop gems to help you recover and thrive in 2021. In true B&B fashion you’ll learn there’s more to the story. What drives Ted is anything but ordinary and rooted in real personal tragedy and triumph.
Ted Jenkin - linkedin.com/in/theceoadvisor
50 Year Old Rockstar
Rick Hale went from jammin with his band to rocking out real estate deals and has become a very successful broker. His dream to be a Rockstar has taken him down a path he never saw coming, it took a while but along the way he learned what it really meant to be a Rockstar!
Rick Hale - linkedin.com/in/rickhale1
Football is a footnote Pt2
Part two of my riveting discussion with Rennie Curran
Rennie Curran - linkedin.com/in/renniecurran
Football is a footnote... Pt 1
What defines success? Is it your job, your accomplishments. What happens when that's gone? Who are you, what is your identity? I'm not one for sports cliches or putting people on this platform for their success or celebrity. I want real stories that we can all identify with and learn from. Rennie Curran is not and will not be defined by just what he did on the football field. His personal and professional challenges are something that all of us can identify with and his mission moving forward something that will inspire and change lives.
Rennie Curran - linkedin.com/in/renniecurran
Knocked the F Out
If you haven’t been punched in the gut you’re not taking enough chances. Many of us have been punched in the gut this last few months, you didn’t see it coming but now you have to deal with it. Ken Lundin has been punched about as hard as you can and learned how to hit back. You’re going to love this episode back at the bar while practicing social distancing😂. www.kenlundin.com
Ken Lundin - linkedin.com/in/kglundin
Special Announcement
We’ll Be Back
2 Legit
Join me as I sit down with Suzanne Spaner to discuss some topics we've never touched on B&B before. We talk business, family and religion in way you can only expect from Business & Bourbon. It's educational, fun and inspiring. To reach Suzanne- www.meetingmatchmakers.com
Suzanne Spaner - linkedin.com/in/suzanne-spaner-hotel-insider
I Like Ike
*We had some tech difficulties but decided to run anyway, this story is just too powerful to shelve* Ike’s story of redemption and recovery is inspiring and honest. Successful businesses, bankruptcies and legal troubles. This is one of the realest stories of entrepreneurship you will hear and need to hear.
Ike Ikokwu - linkedin.com/in/ikeikokwu
2 Dope Girls In A DeLorean
Season 3 Opener!! Kelly & Joy are childhood friends and business partners. Join us on our first ever Episode with two guests. What’s it like to be in business with your best friend. Is it a good idea? Can love fix all things?
Kelly Whitfield- linkedin.com/in/kellycarsonwhitfield
Joy Dunkin - linkedin.com/in/joydunkin
Some Day Drinking to Prepare you For Season 3
Season 3 is only weeks away. In the meantime make sure you subscribe to Day Drinking for your daily dose of new Business & Bourbon. Available on Apple, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
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It’s Time To Start Day Drinking
Breaking Bad with Sam
A Blizzard in Atlanta
Randall Blizzard is a self-taught wizard of video production. His company RCR Video boasts some pretty impressive companies as clients. In this episode, he shares his uncommon road to building his company and gives insider tips for how to produce a great video. In true B&B style, you can expect an off the wall story or two that you didn't see coming.
Randall Blizzard - linkedin.com/in/randall-blizzard-390585155
Lost a Job, Gained a Calling
The Lawnmower Man
Nick Huber started his first company while a full-time student-athlete at a very prestigious University known for its rigorous academic standards. He and his partner grew that successful business, in-between training, competing and studying, wow.
How did he do it? What makes him so special? Of all his life experience he can sum up where his drive and work ethic comes from. A seventh-grade experience mowing lawns for his Dad. It's one of the best stories we've heard on B&B on the impact parents and caregivers can have in the direction of a child's life.
In this episode, we talk about what prepared Nick for success and the challenges that lay ahead. He drops some major knowledge that anyone with Entrepreneurial aspirations can benefit from
Nick Huber - linkedin.com/in/sweatystartup
The Beauty Of Scars
This episode dives into the importance of learning from life experiences. How building up “scar tissue” makes us stronger and better prepared for success. Successful Entrepreneur and Executive Sales Coach, Randy Riemersma shares his wisdom of success and overcoming adversity. He likes to say he’s the “before” picture but I think he’s the picture of “real” success. It’s not perfect but it’s honest, authentic and something we have to work to earn.
Randy Reimersma - linkedin.com/in/randallriemersma
Birth of A Sales Guy
The Calm In The Storm
So you've created a great plan. You did all your research and due diligence. You vetted it out and know that it's a winner. All that is left is EXECUTION....
Then life throws you a curveball or sucker punch. Now what? Life events can change the trajectory of our lives either for good or bad all depending on how we handle them.
This week's episode is about handling those life events. How do we navigate them and use those experience to fuel our success.
Humboldt Beginnings
Humboldt County California is known for hippies, outlaws, disappearing people and some of the stickyickyist strains of Marijuana. What it's not so much known for is producing some really talented people who have a bigger mission than just money. June Moore is one of those people and she's a Marketing Whiz who makes her home in middle America not because she has to but because she chooses to.
June is part of a wave of amazingly talented professionals who are leveraging technology and old fashioned relationship-building to help build great business communities in cities like Missoula, Tulsa, Salt Lake City, Raleigh and so many more.
June shares her great story from Humboldt and beyond and drops serious wisdom and marketing gems.
June More - linkedin.com/in/junelmoore
The Serial Business Killa
She's the DJ, I'm Kinda a Rapper?...
Ronnell sits down with International DJ and former Corporate Banker, DJ Stormy. They talk about her journey and challenges from fleeing Hurricane Katrina to navigating the corporate and leaving it all to become a full-time Entrepreneur in the Entertainment world.
"T" Ron Burgundy Part 2
We continue our conversation with renowned Anchor Man and Journalist Mark Hayes. Mark shares some great stories and lessons he's learned from some of the most influential people in show business.
Mark Hayes - linkedin.com/in/mark-hayes-26aa43a
The Anchorman, T-Ron Burgundy Part 1
What happens when Ron Burgundy decides to hang up the microphone and start a Doggy Daycare with Buster?
In this episode, we bring in veteran Journalist and Anchorman Mark Hayes to discuss his journey from television into Entrepreneurship.
Mark Hayes - linkedin.com/in/mark-hayes-26aa43a
Introducing The Business And Bourbon Podcast Network and People In Packaging
We're hard at work on Season 2 but excited to announce the launch of the Business And Bourbon Podcast Network. The focus of this new network is to give a voice and platform to other business disruptors who believe in honest Real Talk and have real wisdom that comes from experience. You can expect hosts that are entertaining and educational. We take our craft seriously but not ourselves.
Our first Podcast to be released is the People in Packaging podcast hosted by Adam and Ted. Join them as they share educate on everything related to the packaging industry and beyond. These industry veterans know their industry, craft and how to raise kids, shoot a jump shot and the history of hip-hop...lol. Bottom line is you'll be entertained and educated. You can subscribe using the link below.
Married to "The Monster"
Entrepreneurs are a whole nother Animal. What it takes to succeed against all the odds under tremendous pressure, requires you to tap into "The Monster". The Monster doesn't accept failure, the Monster has no fear, the Monster is the King of The Jungle.
Make no mistake you need some Monster in you if you are to succeed as an Entrepreneur. Much like Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde, that Monster can creep into and start taking over the other aspects of your life.
I've invited many courageous Leaders to join the Podcast this Season and share their stories. They've been open, honest and vulnerable. For our Season One Finale, I thought it only fitting I return the gesture and introduce you all to my wife, to share our story and her story of being Married to "The Monster".
Melanie Richards - linkedin.com/in/melanie-p-b09a024